There are 4 ways to get from Sumba to Timor by plane, ferry, or car ferry
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Fly from Tambolaka
best- Fly from Tambolaka (TMC) to Kupang El Tari Airport (KOE)TMC - KOE
1h$180–240Car ferry
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Waingapu Ferry Port to Kupang
28h$2–11Ferry
- Take the ferry from Waingapu Ferry Port to Kupang Ferry TerminalKm Awu
16h$14–18Fly from Waingapu
- Fly from Waingapu (WGP) to Kupang El Tari Airport (KOE)WGP - KOE
1h 10m$80–110
Tambolaka (TMC) to Kupang El Tari Airport (KOE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sumba to Timor is to car ferry which costs $2 - $11 and takes 28h.
The fastest way to get from Sumba to Timor is to fly which takes 1h and costs $180 - $240.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Waingapu Ferry Port and arriving at Kupang Ferry Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h.
The distance between Sumba and Timor is 492 km.
The best way to get from Sumba to Timor without a car is to ferry which takes 16h and costs $14 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h to fly from Tambolaka (TMC) to Kupang El Tari Airport (KOE), including transfers and time at the airport.
The quickest flight from Tambolaka Airport to Kupang El Tari Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
NAM Air offers flights from Tambolaka Airport to Kupang El Tari Airport Airport.
What companies run services between Sumba, Indonesia and Timor, Timor-Leste?
NAM Air flies from Tambolaka (TMC) to Kupang El Tari Airport (KOE) once daily. Alternatively, Pelni operates a ferry from Waingapu Ferry Port to Kupang Ferry Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $14–18 and the journey takes 16h.
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- Website
- flynamair.com
Flights from Tambolaka to Kupang El Tari Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- lionair.co.id
Flights from Waingapu to Kupang El Tari Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Phone
- +62 811-1621-162
- infopelni162@pelni.co.id
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Waingapu Ferry Port to Kupang Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Schedules at
- pelni.co.id
- Economy Class
- $14–18
- Phone
- +62 811-1021-191
- cs@indonesiaferry.co.id
- Website
- asdp.id
Car ferry from Waingapu Ferry Port to Kupang
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Schedules at
- asdp.id
- Adult Passenger
- $11
- Car Sedan
- $196
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